Elwood J. Keema High School serves 383 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elwood J. Keema High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Elwood J. Keema High School's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elwood J. Keema High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
14%
5%
White
22%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elwood J. Keema High School?
The graduation rate of Elwood J. Keema High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Elwood J. Keema High School?
383 students attend Elwood J. Keema High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Elwood J. Keema High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elwood J. Keema High School?
Elwood J. Keema High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Elwood J. Keema High School offer ?
Elwood J. Keema High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Elwood J. Keema High School part of?
Elwood J. Keema High School is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.
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